Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Agriculture Meat and Dairy Product Processing
Course: 02.43200 Course Description
This course is designed for the Food Products and Processing Pathway. The course introduces the areas of Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb) Identification, Evaluation, Yield and Quality Grading, and Safety; Poultry (Production and Processing) Evaluation, and Management; Dairy (Production and Processing) Evaluation and Management. The course introduces scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in
agricultural science, technologies and microbiology. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. This course is in the Food Products and Processing Pathway and is intended for students in grades 9-12.
Course Standard 1
AFNR-AMDPP-1
The following standard is included in all CTAE courses adopted for the Career Cluster/Pathways. Teachers should incorporate the elements of this standard into lesson plans during the course. The topics listed for each element of the standard may be addressed in differentiated instruction matching the content of each course. These elements may also be addressed with specific lessons from a variety of resources. This content is not to be treated as a unit or separate body of knowledge but rather integrated into class activities as applications of the concept.
Standard: Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
The following elements should be integrated throughout the content of this course.
1.1 Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities. Person-to-Person
Etiquette
Telephone and Email Etiquette
Cell Phone and Internet Etiquette Communicating At Work Listening Interacting with Your Boss Telephone Conversations
Using Blogs Improving
Communication Skills Reasons, Benefits, and Barriers Interacting with Subordinates Barriers to Phone conversations
Using Social Media Effective Oral
Communication Listening Strategies Interacting with Co-workers Making and Returning Calls Effective Written Communication Ways We Filter What We Hear Interacting with Suppliers
Making Cold Calls Effective Nonverbal
Skills
Developing a Listening Attitude Handling
Conference Calls
Effective Word Use Show You Are
Listening Handling
Unsolicited Calls
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Asking Questions Obtaining Feedback
Getting Others to Listen
Reading Body Language and mixed Messages
Constructive Criticism in Writing
One-on-One Conversations
Writing a Cover Letter Matching Verbal and
Nonverbal communication
Small Group Communication
Things to Include in a Résumé Improving Nonverbal
Indicators
Large Group Communication
Selling Yourself in a Résumé
Nonverbal Feedback Making Speeches Terms to Use in a Résumé
Showing Confidence Nonverbally
Involving the Audience
Describing Your Job Strengths
Showing Assertiveness Answering Questions Organizing Your Résumé
Visual and Media Aids Writing an Electronic Résumé
Errors in Presentation Dressing Up Your Résumé
1.2 Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.
Teamwork and Problem Solving Meeting Etiquette
Thinking Creatively Preparation and Participation in Meetings
Taking Risks Preparation and Participation in Meetings
Building Team Communication Conducting Two-Person or Large Group Meetings
Inviting and Introducing Speakers Facilitating Discussions and Closing
Preparing Visual Aids Virtual Meetings
1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations.
Problem Solving
Customer Service The Application Process Interviewing
Skills
Finding the Right Job Transferable
Job Skills
Gaining Trust and Interacting with
Customers
Providing Information, Accuracy and Double
Checking
Preparing for an Interview
Locating Jobs and Networking Becoming a
Problem Solver
Learning and Giving Customers
What They Want
Online Application Process Questions to Ask in an Interview Job Shopping Online Identifying a Problem Keeping Customers Coming Back Following Up After Submitting an Application Things to Include in a Career Portfolio Job Search Websites Becoming a Critical Thinker Seeing the Customer’s Point
Effective Résumés: Traits Employers
are Seeking
Participation in Job Fairs
Managing Selling Yourself and
the Company
Matching Your Talents to a Job Considerations Before Taking a Job Searching the Classified Ads Handling Customer Complaints
When a Résumé Should be Used Using Employment Agencies Strategies for Customer Service Landing an Internship Staying Motivated to Search
1.4 Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.
Workplace Ethics Personal Characteristics Employer Expectations
Business Etiquette Communicating at
Work Demonstrating
Good Work Ethic
Demonstrating a Good Attitude Behaviors Employers Expect Language and Behavior Handling Anger Behaving Appropriately Gaining and Showing Respect Objectionable Behaviors Keeping Information Confidential Dealing with Difficult Coworkers Maintaining Honesty Demonstrating Responsibility Establishing Credibility
Avoiding Gossip Dealing with a
Difficult Boss
Playing Fair Showing
Dependability Demonstrating Your Skills Appropriate Work Email Dealing with Difficult Customers Using Ethical Language
Being Courteous Building Work
Relationships
Cell Phone Etiquette Dealing with Conflict
Showing Responsibility Gaining Coworkers’ Trust Appropriate Work Texting Reducing Harassment Persevering Understanding Copyright Respecting Diversity Handling Criticism Social Networking Making Truthfulness a Habit Showing Professionalism Leaving a Job Ethically
1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.
Expected Work Traits Teamwork Time Management
Demonstrating Responsibility Teamwork Skills Managing Time
Dealing with Information Overload Reasons Companies Use Teams Putting First Things First
Transferable Job Skills Decisions Teams Make Juggling Many Priorities
Managing Change Team Responsibilities Overcoming Procrastination
Adopting a New Technology Problems That Affect Teams Organizing Workspace and Tasks
Expressing Yourself on a Team Staying Organized
Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism
Finding More Time Managing Projects
Prioritizing Personal and Work Life 1.6 Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language.
On-the-Job Etiquette Person-to-Person Etiquette Communication Etiquette Presenting Yourself
Using Professional Manners
Meeting Business Acquaintances
Creating a Good Impression Looking Professional
Introducing People Meeting People for the First
Time
Keeping Phone Calls Professional
Dressing for Success
Appropriate Dress Showing Politeness Proper Use of Work Email Showing a Professional
Attitude
International Etiquette Demonstrating Leadership Cross-Cultural
Etiquette Working in a Cubicle
Support of CTAE Foundation Course Standards and Common Core GPS and Georgia Performance Standards
L9-10RST 1-10 and L9-10WHST 1-10:
Common Core ELA/Literacy standards have been written specifically for technical subjects and have been adopted as part of the official standards for all CTAE courses. Additional Common Core ELA/Literacy standards for Speaking and Listening are listed in the foundational course standards below.
Course Standard 2
AFNR-AMDPP-2
Orient and apply the comprehensive program of agricultural education, learns to work safely in the agriculture lab and work sites, demonstrates selected competencies in leadership through the FFA and agricultural industry organizations, and develops plans for a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).
2.1 Explain the role of the Agricultural Education program and the FFA in personal
development.
2.2 Demonstrate knowledge learned through a SAEP.
2.3 Develop leadership and personal development skills through participation in the FFA.
2.4 Explore career opportunities with meat & dairy products through the FFA and Agricultural
Education Program.
2.5 Explore the professional agricultural organizations associated with the course content.
Course Standard 3
AFNR-AMDPP-3
Identify and describe meat retail cuts of beef, pork, and lamb.
3.1 Identify different muscles and muscle groups within a retail cut.
3.2 Recognize bone structure as it applies to carcass structure.
3.3 Differentiate between the types of fat-external (subcutaneous), marbling (intramuscular),
and seam (intermuscular).
3.4 Discuss quality of lean color, lean texture, marbling, and fat color.
3.5 Illustrate whole carcasses to identify wholesale and retail cuts.
3.6 Determine and explain appropriate cookery for meat cuts.
3.7 Research retail cuts that are considered value-added products and the importance of
Course Standard 4
AFNR-AMDPP–4
Collect and display knowledge of class evaluation, keep/cull and meat formulation, quality and yield grading; allowing for critical thinking, logical comparing, independent decision-making, problem-solving rationale, effective communication, and leading decisively.
4.1 Compare and contrast meat classes for evaluation: beef carcasses, pork carcasses,
wholesale/ subprimal cuts, and processed meats.
4.2 Select cuts based on value-based pricing of beef.
4.3 Research industry standards-based scenarios/situations and outline areas of keep/cull.
4.4 Identify and explain meat storage, handling, cookery, nutrition, food safety, animal
welfare, and animal identification systems.
4.5 Research and analyze meat formulation problems and follow specifications.
4.6 Prepare and develop questions on classes related to the required evaluation skills.
4.7 Discuss and explain quality grading using analysis of carcass skeletal maturity score,
lean maturity score, final maturity, and USDA Standards Marbling Score.
4.8 Practice yield grading by identifying and solving for carcass weight, USDA standards,
preliminary yield grade, Ribeye area, % kidney, pelvic and heart fat, and final yield grade.
Course Standard 5
AFNR-AMDPP–5
Research and apply the objectives of commercial poultry production and management.
5.1 Differentiate between broiler, turkey, and egg production.
5.2 Explore careers in the poultry industry.
5.3 Analyze the areas of management: hatchery, broiler, turkey, egg-strain, and hen.
5.4 Discuss health and waste management.
5.5 Assess the importance of environmental control management in poultry production.
5.6 Summarize the areas of marketing poultry products.
Course Standard 6
AFNR-AMDPP–6
Draw conclusions by explaining the anatomy and physiology of the fowl.
6.1 Develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the fowl.
6.2 Discuss poultry embryology, embryonic development, and mortality.
6.3 Research poultry genetics and the structure and flow of genetics in the poultry industry.
6.4 Outline poultry nutrition; covering classes of nutrients and feedstuffs, feed additives, and
formulating diets.
Course Standard 7
AFNR-AMDPP–7
Categorize the different areas of poultry processing and product marketing.
7.1 Outline the steps in processing poultry products.
Course Standard 8
AFNR-AMDPP–8
Investigate and describe the major components of poultry evaluation.
8.1 Evaluate and compare/contrast live birds; egg-type hens and broilers while demonstrating
proper handling techniques.
8.2 Identify poultry carcass parts and further-processed poultry meat products.
8.3 Evaluate and compare/contrast ready-to-cook poultry carcasses and/or parts and
further-processed meat products.
8.4 Develop skills for grading shell eggs; interior and exterior referencing the official egg air
cell gauge, U.S. standards of quality shell eggs, grades, and common weight classes for shell eggs.
Course Standard 9
AFNR-AMDPP–9
Retrieve information and apply basic skills in Dairy Farm Management.
9.1 Trace the importance of genetics and reproduction in the success of a dairy farm.
9.2 Identify and discuss appropriate feeds and nutrition requirements of dairy cattle.
9.3 Identify housing, facilities, and equipment needs for each area of the dairy industry.
9.4 Develop a herd health plan for dairy farm covering aspects of health and disease.
9.5 Distinguish the important factors of milking management.
9.6 Outline the management of the dairy herd.
9.7 Analyze and explain DHI records and dairy herd record evaluation data sheets.
9.8 Assess linear descriptive traits and compare and contrast multiple animals.
9.9 Practice dairy cattle evaluation, selecting, and judging.
Course Standard 10
AFNR-AMDPP-10
Follow procedures using principles of safety on the dairy and in dairy product processing.
10.1 Summarize the importance of animal welfare in regards to food safety and farm productivity. 10.2 Discuss areas of attention for biosecurity on the farm, transport, and additional points in
the processing of dairy products.
10.3 Research and explain current issues facing the dairy industry.
10.4 Describe and illustrate environmental management issues on the dairy farm. 10.5 Identify safety concerns on the farm and in dairy product processing.
10.6 Describe price, supply, and demand trends for milk and dairy products and the marketing of milk.
Course Standard 11
AFNR-AMDPP-11
Categorize and contrast milking systems and milking processing equipment.
11.1 Label machine parts in the milking system and processing equipment.
11.2 Discuss types of milking systems (e.g., flat barns, herringbone parlors, carousel parlors). 11.3 Outline and describe the pasteurization process including on-farm and commercial
milking systems, and identify potential contamination points and possible diseases transmitted to consumers via milk.
11.4 Describe homogenization and explain its importance in the milking process. 11.5 Identify and create a chart outlining the refrigeration requirements and essential
equipment in the milking process.
Course Standard 12
AFNR-AMDPP-12
Research and understand the causes and control of mastitis, its influences on milk quality, cheese yield, and the use of mastitis detection methods in controlling the disease.
12.1 Distinguish and explain cases and causes of mastitis. 12.2 Explore prevention methods for mastitis.
12.3 Research and discuss detection methods used on farm and commercial milking systems (e.g., California Mastitis Test and Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell Count).
12.4 Distinguish and identify best treatment methods for mastitis.
12.5 List regulatory programs for the identification and control of mastitis.
Course Standard 13
AFNR-AMDPP-13
Identify cheese varieties and characterize textures, colors, and additional properties.
13.1 Analyze moisture content of various cheeses and develop a graph to display data. 13.2 Summarize fat content of various cheeses and interpret data based on results. 13.3 Discuss cheese ripening procedures and develop an appropriate hypothesis. 13.4 Define and practice “pasta filata treatment.”
13.5 Research and trace specific cheese origins.
13.6 Identify and evaluate the salting procedures for various cheeses.
13.7 Demonstrate the process for making different cheeses, ice creams, and yogurts.
Course Standard 14
AFNR-AMDPP-14
Course Standard 15
AFNR-AMDPP-15
Cite evidence from information covering Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Critical Control Points (CCP’s), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
15.1 Identify regulatory areas for food safety in the meat, poultry, and dairy industries.
15.2 Determine microbes and foodborne illnesses that are addressed in the meat, poultry, and dairy industries.
15.3 Discuss and specify ways to use good herd management plans, critical control points, and hazard analysis based on current regulations.
15.4 Discuss main points of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Food Safety and Modernization Act, and the Global Food Safety Initiative.
